Hyper-V virtualization requirements (SharePoint Server 2010)

This article provides hardware and software requirements for using hardware-based virtualization. Although Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V technology is the focal point of this document, the basic hardware requirements for enabling hardware-based virtualization also apply to third-party virtualization technologies that are certified by Microsoft.

Hardware-assisted virtualization, which is available in processors that include a virtualization option—specifically processors with Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) or AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology.

Hardware-enforced Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is available and enabled.

You can use one of the following tools to determine if the processor on an existing server supports Hyper-V: